Passport Information

Transfer Students

Submitting Application Documents

Application

What does Webster University look for in an application? Admission to Webster University is competitive. Each applicant is reviewed individually
to ascertain the fit between prior educational accomplishments and established academic
expectations as Webster. Prior academic success is the best foundation to ensure
continued success at Webster.

Where can I find the application? Students can apply to Webster University using the University's online application. Undergraduate freshmen can also apply using the Common Application. To submit the
application, there is a required application fee of $35 for undergraduates and $50
for graduates.

Is there a deadline for applying to Webster University? Yes, the deadlines to apply to Webster University as an international student are
typically approximately 10 weeks before the first day of classes for each term. These
dates vary depending on academic level and program. See exact deadlines here: Undergraduate | Graduate

Tuition & Scholarships

What is the cost of attending Webster University? Students can see the most up-to-date information regarding tuition at the Cost of
Attendance Page: Undergraduate | Graduate

Are there any scholarships available for international students? For undergraduates, yes, there are scholarships for international students. All details
about applying and eligibility are listed on the Cost of Attendance/Scholarship webpage:
Undergraduate

For graduates, unfortunately no, there are no scholarships available through the university.
On-campus employment can help with a small portion of the cost of living, and limited,
competitive graduate assistantships provide partial tuition remission to students
hired for those positions.

English Proficiency

What English Proficiency Score is required for full entry into Webster University? The minimum scores required for full acceptance to the University are:

TOEFL

IELTS

Pearson

Undergraduate

550 (PBT)

80 (iBT)

6.0

53

Graduate

575 (PBT)

80 (iBT)

6.5

53

What if I do not meet the minimum English Proficiency score? Academically qualified students who are not yet proficient in English may be granted
ESL-contingent acceptance and be placed into appropriate English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Are there any other methods to prove English proficiency besides TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson? Instead of submitting English Proficiency Scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson, students
can demonstrate English proficiency by:

Successfully complete at least 1 academic year of high school or college-level coursework
in English by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (Note: ESL coursework
does not apply to this exception).

Successfully complete ELS Language Center's “English for Academic Purposes” or ELS
Language Center “Level 112.” Students will need to show the Graduation Certificate
for either of the classes.

Successfully complete the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual
Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program. Students will need to show
the completion certificate.

Academic Transcripts & Translations

What information should an Academic Transcript contain? For the purposes of admissions and transfer credit, an official document is a document
that has been sent directly to Webster from the institution you attended, arriving
at Webster in a sealed envelope. The official transcript should contain:

A list of all courses completed

Grades for all coursework attempted

Credit earned for all coursework attempted

Confirmation of graduation date (or expected graduation date)

Confirmation of degree conferral (unless coursework is still in progress)

Some countries do not list confirmation of graduation date or degree conferral on
transcripts. In this case, students should turn in both a transcript and a diploma.

If the transcript is not in English, a certified translation of the original transcript
must be provided.

What is a “certified” translation? It is important that documents are translated by a certified individual. Since translated
documents are actually specific kind of legal document, it is critical they are accurate
and without error. This means students cannot have their friend or university professor
translate the documents. It needs to be an individual who has training and is a professional
translator.

For a document to be “certified,” the translation should include a signed statement
confirming that the translation into English is accurate and complete to the best of the translator’s knowledge and ability. Sometimes, a company will then get a notary public to approve and seal the document.

Where can a student find a certified translator? Students can search for translators on the internet. Before they hire the translator,
they should ask the company if they have the ability to certify their translations.
This should be done before students submit documents and payment.

Essay & Resume

What should a student write about in the essay? The essay can be on a topic of your choice. Most students talk about why they would
like to study at Webster University. You may also describe a special area of interest,
experience or achievement. Just remember that it should be 300-500 words in length.

What should a resume emphasize? Instead of an essay, students may choose to submit a resume of relevant academic,
extracurricular and professional experience.

Letters of Recommendation

Who should write a letter of recommendation? Teachers, counselors and/or employees should write the letters of recommendation.
It is good to get different types of people to write the letters, i.e.: 1 teacher
and 1 coach or employer.

What should the letter of recommendation include?

The content of the letters should include:

An explanation of how the writer know the applicant and the duration of their relationship.

An evaluation of the applicant, their skills/accomplishments. If possible, offer specific
examples that illustrate the applicant’s strengths and qualifications. These examples
should be brief but detailed.

A summary that explains why the writer would recommend the applicant for higher education
and to what degree they would recommend them.​

Other requirements for the letters:

Letters should state the applicant’s full name in the 1st paragraph.

Letters should be typewritten or word-processed.

Letters should be printed on professional letterhead.

Letters must include the writer’s signature. Please use blue or black ink.

Letters must include identifying personal information of the writer: full name, title,
institution, mailing address, telephone number and email address.

Certificate of Finances

What is a Certification of Finances? The U.S. government requires proof that you have the funds for at least the first
year in the United States. The Certificate of Finances is this proof.

Once we have verified that you have enough money to cover the cost of 1 academic year,
we will issue an I-20 (for F-1 students). Please note that we retain the right to require an original financial
document from you if further verification is needed.

How much money should the certificate of finances cover? Student’s certificate of finances should cover costs for both studies and living
expenses (including housing, food, clothing, activities, medicine, and other personal
costs) for at least 1 academic year at Webster University. For a list of costs for
the current academic year, please see our Cost of Attendance pages: Undergraduate | Graduate

If you plan to bring dependent family members with you, there is an additional cost per year of $4,500 for a spouse and $3,000
for each child. We will also need to receive proof of relationship (such as copy of
marriage certificate and/or birth certificate) and a dependent request form. See How to Bring My Dependent for details.

What is an acceptable financial document? The Certificate of Finances must be officially translated into English and should
show liquid or easily accessible funds such as:

Banks statement(s) from student, parents, or from other individuals showing the most
current monthly statement with an ending balance.

Transfer Students

What should I do if I’m applying as a transfer student?Transfer students will first submit their application and all other required documents:
official transcripts from your previous degree as well as from your current studies, statement of purpose or resume, letters of recommendation, and ESL-proficiency scores.
If you have successfully completed one year of studies at a regionally-accredited
U.S. university, the ESL-proficiency requirement can be waived.

For the Certification of Finances, it’s important that the financial documents be
updated, meaning that they were issued no more than six months before the starting
date of the term you’re applying for. An admission decision cannot be made for a transfer
student before Webster has received the financial documents.

After being accepted, Webster will give you more details about how to work with your
current international student advisor (your DSO) to transfer your record to Webster.
They will have to certify that you are a student in good standing and that you do
not owe the institution any money before Webster will authorize transferring your
record. You will receive your I-20 from Webster after you have attended the New International
Student Orientation at the beginning of term, which includes the required Immigration
Check-In.